Lifestyle

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: The Sip Shield Mask

I wear a mask when I go to the market. I wear a mask when I take a walk. I wear a mask when I...

05 December, 2020

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Small Business Saturday and Women-Owned Wineries

While Thanksgiving this year was not like other years, one traditional event is the Black Friday sales. And, another annual tradition is Small Business Saturday!...

28 November, 2020

de Negoce: A New Model for Selling Wine

More than one winemaker has shared with me a piece of advice they were told when starting their wineries. "Making wine is easy, selling wine...

24 November, 2020

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Tolago Hard Seltzer

Hard seltzer is all the rage. It is a category of beverage that has grown exponentially, with 10 brands at the beginning of 2018 to...

14 November, 2020

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Sherry Paired with Halloween Candy

If you have a sweet tooth like I do, then Halloween is your favorite holiday. All those little sized candies make me smile as much...

07 November, 2020

The Story of the American Dream: Mi Sueño

Every winery has a story to tell. The story of Mi Sueno winery is one of hard work, perseverance, optimism and pride. It was a...

03 November, 2020

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Singani 63 To-Go Cocktails

Enjoying cocktails in a bar has not been part of the "new normal" of 2020. But, as restaurants increased their take-out services, bartenders got creative...

31 October, 2020

Caviar, Truffles, Wagyu beef, wine, cocktails and more at The Tavern at Zaca Creek in Buellton

Caviar, truffles, Wagyu beef, craft cocktails, and a solid wine list of Santa Barbara County Wines and international wines, The Tavern at Zaca Creek is...

29 October, 2020

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: German Wines from Home “Corks & Forks” pairing German Wine with Food Favorites

Everyone loves comfort food. And when a chicken tinga fajita bowl with a side of street corn is delivered to your door to pair with...

24 October, 2020

Champagne Lanson’s Love Tour lands in Malibu

An opportunity to taste Lanson Champagne was the excuse I needed to get out of the house and take a drive up the coast for...

20 October, 2020